Fix a Leak Week: March 12-18
Fix-a-Leak Week is right around the corner! This year Fix- a-Leak Week is from March 12-18 and the City of Evanston encourages you to check out your house for any leaks during this week.
Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks?
Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week.
Water conservation is very important, as it is a valuable resource, and increasing the city’s water conservation and efficiency efforts is a priority for 2012 in the Office of Sustainability! Fixing a leak is easy and the city has tons of tips on their website here>>> and check out the EPA’s website for a full guide here>>>